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Hotel Whitcomb

Hotel and Bar
SoMa, San Francisco
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4.6/10
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    Ken F.
    "Room is on the small side, but big comfortable bed."(3 Tips)
    Lorena G.
    "Nice hotel but lots of junkies on the steet all day long !!!"(2 Tips)
    Kanok C.
    "... emergency vehicle, cleaning car and night road work. Closing the..."(3 Tips)
    Wendy Karen Leong
    "Awesome historical hotel !"(5 Tips)
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  • Pedro V.
    Pedro VazAugust 18, 2013
    Old decadent hotel. It might have been a great hotel back in the 40's... Area is full of junkies but it's harmless as far as we saw. Great location in the town. Can get anywhere in 15 min. Good price!
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  • Alan
    AlanApril 4, 2013
    The hood is a little suspect but the trolley, subway and bus lines stop right in front. They have a Farmer's Market across the street on Wed. Fri. and Sat. 7-noon...
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  • Anna M.heart icon on user image
    Anna MigasMay 10, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    People who are saying that the rooms are small must have never visited any hotel in Europe. For the price they offer it is a really good quality compared to a lot of places in SF.
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  • Gia R.heart icon on user image
    Gia RobertsMarch 5, 2017
    historic hotel. Great central location on market with free private parking. 120 for a room.
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  • Cristinaheart icon on user image
    CristinaJune 29, 2016
    Very good location; its kind of old but very clean. We had no problems.
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  • Gary S.heart icon on user image
    Gary SpagnoliNovember 8, 2013
    They must've decided to make this hotel as scary as possible. They put mirrors at the end of hallways. Actually a good deal though. Would stay again.
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  • Kanok C.
    Kanok ChantrasmiJuly 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    For your peace of mind, avoid Market st. side rooms. Lots of noise from trolley, emergency vehicle, cleaning car and night road work. Closing the window doesn't help much.
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  • Bennett W W.
    Bennett W WongOctober 13, 2015
    Props for featuring Starbucks in the lobby level and a nice spot for a hotel in the Civic Center area
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  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RizkDecember 6, 2011
    The area is definitely a bit sketchy but the hotel lobby and rooms are beautiful. 12 ft ceilings. Dark wood panelling. It's like being in a '30s Hollywood movie.
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  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LeeMay 18, 2015
    Bed bugs were found here more than 20 cases. See http://www.bedbugregistry.com/hotel/CA/San-Francisco/Hotel-Whitcomb for the detail.
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  • Christian L.heart icon on user image
    Christian LopezJanuary 25, 2015
    $35 a night for parking that first of all, they don't guarantee, second they make you park your own car, and third of all takes 35 mins to get your car, never comíng back here again
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  • KiM
    KiMMarch 6, 2012
    One of the best hotel sleeps I've had. Comfy bed! Try filling in your "if there was one thing we could do...", great customer service!
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  • Byron W.heart icon on user image
    Byron WilkesFebruary 27, 2016
    The hotel Whitcomb will do in a pinch but it's expensive for how dingy the exterior is. Bar always has stale beer on tap.
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  • Denise H.
    Denise HillJanuary 15, 2012
    Clean and affordable. Starbucks in hotel. Great breakfast place. The surrounding area can be a bit weird at night but it's fine if you're not by yourself!
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  • Richard S.heart icon on user image
    Richard SpragueAugust 11, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Wifi can be iffey. Rooms are old, so you won't find power outlets in convenient places, such as near the bed.
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  • J Crowley
    J CrowleyOctober 23, 2019
    Dark. Worn. Closet sized gym. Prison toilet. Coffee in lobby is nasty. Surrounding streets full of junkies. This might have been a stunning hotel 10,000 years ago, but not today.
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  • Genessis
    GenessisFebruary 9, 2015
    Hotel is a blast from the past. Lots of historical value. I wish it was on a better block....
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  • Frederique N.
    Love historical buildings, even though hot water is slow. Starbucks inhouse. Lots of homeless people in the area. Slowest elevators on the friggin' planet though!
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  • Thiago M.
    Thiago MontenegroSeptember 4, 2013
    Civic Center station, B1 exit and you'll be in front of the hotel. Nice diner just across the street.
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  • Ken F.heart icon on user image
    Ken FranckJanuary 9, 2013
    Room is on the small side, but big comfortable bed. Staff is absolutely great and friendly.
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  • Carol C.heart icon on user image
    Carol CamposFebruary 21, 2015
    Dark hallways and There are no lights in the room just the bed lamp and another lamp by the desk.
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  • Jack E.heart icon on user image
    Jack EtheringtonAugust 19, 2015
    Special rate of $129 for a small double room only available to book online
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  • Rajesh R.
    Rajesh RamananFebruary 27, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Faded glory but a great value. Slowest front desk, elevators, and valets in the business. Lots of planning required if you are in any sort of hurry. But a solid value.
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  • Tiessa K.
    Tiessa KalaySeptember 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The singing doorman in the top hat is super nice as are all the staff - the bathroom is minuscule though and the lighting is horrible for makeup
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  • Foxxy B.
    Foxxy BMay 13, 2017
    Honestly straight out of The Shining. Always a line at registration. Rooms are tiny, beds are collapsing on themselves, & the bathrooms are minuscule. For the price it is a place to briefly rest.
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  • A S.heart icon on user image
    A SMay 30, 2016
    Tiny but comfortable rooms. Wish the bathrooms were bigger!!
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  • Eric N.
    Eric NearMay 5, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Pro: Beautiful hotel. Check out the historical info available in the rooms. Con: Staff is not really interested in helping. Wifi is a joke.
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  • Sofia U.
    Sofia UzMarch 9, 2015
    Historic hotel, small and dark rooms, but beds are really comfy!
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  • Bob B.heart icon on user image
    Bob BurnhamJune 19, 2015
    Central to everything and right next to the trolley!
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  • A Dog On Dogbook
    A Dog On DogbookJune 4, 2013
    Love the historic architecture and how it has been modernize
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  • DHR.com
    DHR.comJune 11, 2012
    Enjoy live music while indulging in sumptuous food at the piano bar The Tavern.
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  • Murray M.
    Murray McKerlieOctober 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Hopefully the fire alarm will go off in the middle of the night and you'll get to descend a rickety old external fire escape in darkness.
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  • Courtney B.
    Courtney BennettNovember 6, 2011
    Ride the elevator to the basement to check out the old jail! Please be respectful that this is a staff area.
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  • Ross I.
    Ross IngramOctober 17, 2012
    Don't jump in the elevator. It will stop and you will be stuck.
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  • Courtney B.
    Courtney BennettNovember 6, 2011
    Ride the elevator to the basement to see the old jail, but please be respectful of the staff and staff areas down there.
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  • SityGrl ✈.heart icon on user image
    Historic hotel. Older rooms...won't be back.
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  • Iri S.
    Iri SemplicementeJuly 14, 2012
    Seems to take part in Quentin's Tarantino "Four rooms", only that it's in San Francisco instead of LA. Still have not met Tim Roth, maybe he's away for summer holidays...
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  • Geoff C.
    Geoff ClayApril 9, 2013
    Closet door totally opened on its own! I guess the ghost finally came out of the closet!
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  • Katie R.
    Katie RenatiNovember 28, 2010
    Stayed in a Superior King, larger room than the standard, comfy bedding and recently renovated. Worth it.
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  • Lorena G.
    Lorena GodoyJanuary 7, 2014
    Nice hotel but lots of junkies on the steet all day long !!!
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  • Anca A.heart icon on user image
    Anca AlbuJuly 21, 2013
    Room is nice, bed is comfy, hotel looks cool if you're into 1930's type of things, i like it. However, the people at reception are rude, terrible slow and inconsiderate. No. / This is why AirBnb wins!
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  • Spencer H.
    Spencer HudsonFebruary 1, 2013
    Room is ok, bed and pillows very comfortable. Old feel to hotel but all cool. No problem stopping here.
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  • Roberto C.
    Roberto CosenzaJune 18, 2017
    Remember to bring ear plugs. Rooms are really noisy
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  • Shawn R G.
    Shawn R GibbonsOctober 18, 2013
    Hotel is old and not in a great location. Rooms are small and the power outlets are useless. I suggest looking around.
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  • Chellie B.
    Chellie BellSeptember 13, 2010
    This Place is So Cool!!! Great Place at a Great Price!!! Went there for our honeymoon.
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  • Alicia
    AliciaMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't get exterminated by the Dalek in the lobby.
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  • Bob K.
    Bob KlossnerNovember 6, 2011
    Look for the holding cells in the basement. Just be mindful of the staff.
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  • Kelly J.
    Kelly JensenMarch 13, 2011
    Beautiful hotel, but a lot of junkies around the area. Be careful walking at night.
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  • Theresa G.
    Theresa GanchorreAugust 5, 2012
    Bring your own packaging tape - they don't offer shipping & can be very stingy with the scissors
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  • James S.
    James StewartAugust 6, 2013
    I had trouble sleeping cause of all the noise, my door looked like it had previously been forced & there was no pressure in the shower. It's an attractive building but I wouldn't stay here again.
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